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The Virtue of Selflessness: An Answer to Ayn Rand's Objections to AltruismThis article defines an ethical principle of "enlightened altruism" to counter the straw man form of suicidal altruism presented by Ayn Rand in order to bolster her poorly conceived philosophy of Objectivism.
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Programs on the "Science of Altruism" Are Gaining Notice on Today's College CampusesAltruism is taking hold on today's college campuses. Not only are programs on the "Science of Altruism" gaining strength, but students are demonstrating that altruism and compassion are values to be taken seriously.
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Altruism: Misconceptions And MisinterpretationsAccording to the dictionary, altruism is disinteresated benevolence. This essay examines some opinions about altruism, ionclujding those of Nietzsche
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Notes on AltruismThis article is comprised of notes I've taken while studying a topic of interest- altruism. Basically, this article is a collection of personal questions and facts gathered on the topic. -
Forced AltruismNo other words describe the promises and failures of socialism and Marxism more than "forced altruism". Ayn Rand does not make it so clear in doing it with just two words. Forced altruism is an oxymoron because altruism can't be the product of coercion. -
The Bane of Haiti and American AltruismIn the wake of the catastrophic loss of life in Haiti, American altruism despite the country's own troubling economic condition has come back to shine a light on all the qualities that make Americans what they are.
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A Study of Altruism and Perceived Object ValueOur study involved three separate studies of altruism and its relation to perceived object value.
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Volunteerism and AltruismThis gives reasons for altruism and volunteering goes hand in hand. Also gives a historical background on Americorps.
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The Selfish Side of Altruism: Occupy Wall Street's ChefsThe Occupy Wall Street Kitchen staff discovers that people are taking advantage of them.
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The Selfish Side of Altruism: LIRR Disability PaymentsSome members of the Long Island Rail Road may have found an interesting way to "earn" roughly $36,000 a year.
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Altruism is All-TrueThis short essay explores the power of selfless actions to liberate us from the grip of desire and illuminate the truth of universal unity.
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The Selfish Side of Altruism: Housing Aid for Million-Dollar Seattle HomeA couple in a million-dollar home may have been fraudulently receiving government housing assistance.
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Can Altruism Be Taught?How can we, as a society, promote altruistic behavior? Do we have the ability to teach ourselves and our children to be more helpful to each other? -
Self-Serving Altruism: Loving and Being LovedThe self is present in everything we do. It can be selfless, selfless or selfish ... sometimes, even self-conscious. But one way or the other, the self is always there. Love and be loved. -
The Necessity of AltruismNature's plan is for our egoism to keep growing until we realize that we have become separated and hateful to one another. The logic behind the plan is that we must first feel as a single entity, and then become separated into egoistic and detached individuals.
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Why Altruism is Not a MythOn the surface it would seem that according to the theory of evolution, there would only be selfish people in this world, since time and other resources spent helping other people could have been utilised to better ensure one's survival. However, that is not the case.
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A Closer Look at What Affects AltruismThis articles takes a closer look at those things which lead us to make altruistic choices and the affects of those choices on society
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Selfishness vs. AltruismShould our actions reflect our own self-interest before the interest of anyone else (egoism), or should we base our decisions on the impact it will have on others around us (utilitarianism)?
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The Science of Altruism? Researchers Discover Brain Patterns Associated with SelflessnessThe ability to live by the golden rule may be displayed in an MRI of the brain, according to a new study. -
Time Bank: A New Banking System that Lets the Customer 'Pay it Forward'A time bank will never need to be bailed out. And that is because a time bank's reason for being is based upon altruism and community building as opposed to making money. Time banking is similar to bartering but lets the customer "pay it forward."
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Ego & Oprah Winfrey's Big Give: How Giving Back Can be Self-ServingAltruism has been made to look so cut and dry by so many that people forget that it's been studied by psychologists to evolutionary biologists--with revelations of its complexity. In the case of Oprah Winfrey, though, she may be a stand-alone complex study in philanthropy...
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Ulterior Motives: Always and OK!Like everything about human beings, our motivations are not pure. That does not make them 'bad;' but more complex than they might first appear. -
The Challenge of Tibetan Mahayana Teachings to Self-Centric ModesAmidst the escalating war, poverty, and environmental degradation of our world, the singular philosophy of Mahayana Buddhism and its eloquent presentation of altruism offer an alternative to the materialism that consumes us.
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Why Do People Help Each Other?The theory of egoism holds that people only help other people in order to help themselves. Are we truly that selfish or does selflessness still exist in society today? -
The Orwellian Popular Culture of Our TimeMr. Stolyarov describes the horrendous state of the popular culture today and how it mirrors the totalitarian society portrayed in George Orwell's "1984."
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What Does it Mean to Make Sacrifices?Sacrificial altruism versus sacrifices according to Ayn Rand's objectivist philosophy.
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W Delta Z a Gritty Urban Crime DramaStellan Skarsgard delivers one of his best performances in W Delta Z. This violent horror film about altruism, empathy and the brutality of man is a must see for 2008.
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Sociobiology: Aggression Among Modern HumansAltruism, just like aggression, increases an individual's fitness. They are both traits that can be viewed as being adaptive and beneficial. -
Vortex of DependencyIs it wise to disregard the devastation of the human spirit by rendering his entire existence on the dependence of others? Is the method then truly based on altruistic motivations? -
Are Charities Evil?It is estimated that in another decade or so charitable giving in US and Western Europe could as well surpass trillion dollars per year mark.
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Correct Use of the EgoThe common law for all living organisms is the altruistic connection among egoistic elements. These two contradicting elements-altruism and egoism, giving and receiving-exist in every matter, creature, phenomenon, and process.
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Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead - An Egotistic AltruismAn analysis of one of the major themes of Ayn Rand's classic, "The Fountainhead"
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Bloggers Rally for George Obama, Taking Donations for New HutOnce again, the story of George Obama is hitting headlines. Will Obama help his brother out of poverty or will bloggers raise the funds to his brother have a better life?
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Clean-Slate Approach Urged for New Internet is SuspectDid you catch the latest volley from the "the internet isn't controlled by us" crowd?
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Can Free Will and Causality Coexist?Analysis of Wisconsin Compatibilism as expressed by Elliott Sober, trying to reconcile the concept of free will and determinism.
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All About Noah Gray-Cabey, A.K.A. Micah Sanders on NBC's HeroesNoah Gray-Cabey plays the young technology genius Micah Sanders on NBC's "Heroes." Like his character, Noah is a true child prodigy. Read on to learn about his career as an actor and musician, and his inspiring good works for the children of the world.
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Slugging: A Great Way to Carpool in Washington, D.CTo get people to carpool, appeal to their needs.
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Living the Good Life: Virtue in a Vicious SocietyAn examination of the word "virtue" and how it is distinguished from similar terms, such as temperance and good samaritanism.
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The Rejection of the Practical-Moral Dichotomy in Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead"In Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead", Howard Roark's ultimate triumph demonstrates a rejection of the practical-moral dichotomy and the possibilities this rejection can bring the individual creator; it shows Rand's conviction that the practical and the moral are identical.
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The Professional ParasiteThe most dangerous person in this world is the Professional Parasite
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